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A721 GFX

1983 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

71,187 mi
Last recorded71,187 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Fiesta52,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA721 GFX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 71,187 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 70,860 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 70,485 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

pinhole in offside outer cv gaiter

Pass 2 Jun 2017 68,497 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 67,263 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 67,263 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 64,635 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no reverse gate

Fail 27 May 2015 64,620 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no reverse gate

Pass 31 Mar 2014 58,692 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 58,681 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 May 2011 56,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2011 56,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2010 48,939 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2010 48,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2008 47,436 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 47,436 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

passangers mirror lose

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 3 Jul 2007 43,177 miles

all brake pipes has surface rust on

n/s/f flooring weak

o/s/r tyre wall has cut in

Fail 27 Jun 2007 43,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all brake pipes has surface rust on

n/s/f flooring weak

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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A721 GFX is a 1983 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1983 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 52,986 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A721 GFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 43 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A721 GFX registered?

A721 GFX is a 1983 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 August 1983.

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